1. Home
2. Votes
3. Senate vote 419 (42nd Congress)

Senate roll call 419 · 42nd Congress · May 17, 1872

To pass S. 955, a bill granting a pension to mary ann montgomery, widow of w. W. Montgomery, a late captain of the texas volunteers, over a presidential veto.

On May 17, 1872, the Senate voted 44–1 (S 955). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–1, Democrats 12–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 42nd Congress (1871–1872), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

44

No

1

Did not vote

30

Date

May 17, 1872

From Voteview roll call records.